On the other side, Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership and his stellar innings in the first match were crucial for the Indian team, especially in the absence of key players. The pressure mounted swiftly as Australia set a challenging target of 208/3, but Yadav’s brilliant 80 off 42 balls guided his team to a thrilling victory.

The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is known for offering a decent batting pitch. Batsmen are likely to enjoy themselves, but spinners could play a vital role. Ravi Bishnoi’s variations could favor India, especially if the pitch allows for grip. The toss-winning team might opt to bat first, considering the afternoon showers expected, potentially affecting the game.

In the head-to-head record in T20Is, India has the upper hand, winning 16 out of 27 matches against Australia’s 10 victories.

Probable Playing XI: India: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna

Australia: Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (C/WK), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha

Probable Top Performers: Best Batter: Yashasvi Jaiswal – Eager for a substantial innings, Jaiswal’s explosive batting style poses a threat once settled. Best Bowler: Ravi Bishnoi – Despite a challenging outing, Bishnoi’s variations make him a key player for India.

Match Prediction: India to win the match

Don’t miss the action at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday, November 26, at 7:00 PM. Catch the live broadcast on Sports 18, Colors Cineplex, and JioCinema for an exciting clash between two cricketing powerhouses.